Idealization is a psychological process in which a person distorts reality and sees something that is not really there. In codependent people, idealization is one of the main psychological mechanisms that is often associated with their condition. Codependent people tend to idealize their loved one who suffers from drug or alcohol addiction. Idealization allows codependents to spend a lot of time and energy on their loved one, and helps them feel important and needed in their life. As a result, codependents often suffer from the feeling that they are the only people who can help their loved one realize their problem. Idealization can manifest itself in various forms, for example, the codependent will idealize his loved one, telling people about his potential and good qualities, despite problems with drugs or alcohol. At the same time, a codependent person ignores reality and does not see the problem as clearly as other people see it. But idealization can lead to negative consequences. It makes the codependent person dependent on the dependent person, and forces him to continue to help, even if this is not always necessary. Thus, idealization makes codependent people an easy target for manipulation, because they are ready to help their loved one all the time, while he can use it at his own peril and risk. Idealization, therefore, is one of the main problems that codependent people face. They must realize that idealization is only a distortion of reality, and not reality itself. Codependent people must learn to see things as they are and make decisions based on reality, not idealization. To avoid idealization and improve their lives, codependent people are advised to turn to professionals who will help them understand reality and make the right decisions. You need to be confident in expressing yourself and your needs, and learn to respect your loved one's boundaries while maintaining concern for their well-being..